> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://happybara.gitbook.io/proper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://happybara.gitbook.io/proper/reference/discussions/start.md).

# Start a Discussion

### **Discussions can be started from the Slack Shortcuts menu by searching for 'discussion', or by navigating to the `Discussions` section of the App Home and clicking** :speech\_balloon:**`New Discussion`.**

#### **Either of the above actions will trigger the modal shown below where you can:**

* Select a public or private channel where the disucssion will be posted.
* Enter a topic or question for the discussion.

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Depending on [**admin settings**](/proper/reference/discussions/admin-settings.md), approval may be required before the discussion is started.
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If an app or workspace admin has [**restricted**](/proper/reference/admin-settings.md#channel-restrictions) the channels that Proper can join, only the approved public and/or private channels will be visible in the conversation select menu.
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If a **private channel** is selected and Poper is not yet a member, the discussion will be saved as a draft and you will be prompted to invite the app to join.

Once Proper has joined the private channel, the discussion will be shared.
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#### Your Discussion will be posted to the selected conversation and added to the Proper App Home.

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As the OP, all messages you post will be from the :penguin: emoji.
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